BMW i3 2018 Owner's Manual page 218

MOBILITY
charging process is automatically continued after
the interruption.
Terminating the charging process
1. Removing the charging cable from the vehi‐
cle, refer to page 213.
2. Stow the charging cable as required.
3. Close the charging socket flap.
4. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
Intelligent charging
Concept
Intelligent charging can adapt the charging proc‐
ess dynamically via the Internet to the environ‐
mental condition, such as the availability of solar
power or time-variable electricity rates. Intelligent
charging is part of BMW's Digital Charging Serv‐
ice.
Further information about the Digital Charging
Service is available on the Internet:
https://charging.bmwgroup.com
General information
No time for the end of charging is displayed in
the instrument cluster for intelligent charging.
If drive-ready state is switched off, changes can
be made via iDrive.
Intelligent charging can be ignored for the next
charging process.
1. Switch off drive-ready state.
2. "Charge immediately once"
Functional requirements
▷ Account on the BMW charging portal.
▷ A subscription to the intelligent charging
service has been obtained.
▷ Suitable Wallbox.
▷ Departure time set, refer to page 219.
▷ Charge current strength setting to highest
level, refer to page 217.
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Charging the vehicle
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Configuring the BMW charging service
Use one of the following to configure the
BMW charging service:
▷ BMW remote app on the smartphone.
▷ BMW charging portal in the Internet.
Activating intelligent charging
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Plan charging/climate control"
3. "Charge for departure time"
4. "Intelligent charging"
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The charge state indicator light shows the
charge state of the high-voltage battery in the in‐
strument cluster, if standby state is switched on.
If all bars are filled, the high-voltage battery is
fully charged.
Even if no bars are filled, the high-voltage system
is still under high voltage.
Information regarding the charging process are
shown on the charging screen.
Display Meaning
Blue plug: charging process active or
completed.
White plug: charging process inter‐
rupted.
Running light: animated with active
charging process.
End of charging time or set departure
time.
Charging progress bar.
Running light: animated with active
charging process.